southern Africa

The Role of Regional Economic Powerhouses in Regional Development: Lessons for South Africa in Africa

Regional trade and development play a key role in economic growth. The HSRC has for some years been tracking South Africa’s role in African trade and investment. This study by Heese et al considers the role of regional economic powerhouses in regions other than sub-Saharan Africa. We wanted to understand the role of regional powerhouses…

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The Role of Economic Powerhouses in Regional Development: Lessons for South Africa in Africa: Executive Summary

Regional trade and development play a key role in economic growth. The HSRC has for some years been tracking South Africa’s role in African trade and investment. This study by Heese et al considers the role of regional economic powerhouses in regions other than sub-Saharan Africa. We wanted to understand the role of regional powerhouses…

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World Bank Household Surveys For The Africa Migration Project South Africa Migration Project Report

The Human Sciences Research Council (Human Sciences Research Council) carried out the Migration and Remittances Survey in South Africa for the World Bank in collaboration with the African Development Bank. The primary mandate of the Human Sciences Research Council in this project was to come up with a migration database. The specific activities included: •A…

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The Decent Work Agenda in Southern Africa: Evidence and Challenges

The decent work agenda initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1999 seeks to promote employment and productive work, workers’ rights, social protection and social dialogue. Ncube examines the experiences of nine southern African countries in terms of the decent work agenda, focusing on employment and productive work. The paper notes a lack of…

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